Embodied Holiness

Send us Fan Mail In so many ways we have lost our ability to effectively converse with others, especially when the topic is a tough one. Technology promises to bring us together; however, isolation and discord seem more prominent than ever. But we can redeem that! In this episode, we'll go over several principles that will help us all communicate more effectively with love and grace to the pe...

Send us Fan Mail If you've wanted to know your 2022 Miss Mississippi better, here's your chance! In this conversation, Emmie shares how her faith in God has sustained her, her thoughts on rest and striving for perfection, and what she hopes to accomplish as Miss Mississippi and as a follower of Christ.  You can find out more about Emmie and follow her journey to Miss America on Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Sidney Smith.  After 27 years of addiction, crime, homelessness, eating out of garbage dumpsters, prison, and 10 different rehabilitation centers, one encounter with Christ changed everything. Sidney is a good friend, a powerful speaker and an extremely talented pianist and singer. He is as authentic as they come, and we hope you&...

Send us Fan Mail What if you had a magic wand to help you know how to best work with and communicate with others? The DiSC personality profile might not be a “magic wand”, but it can help you understand your personality and the personality of others. Listen as we use the DiSC Agile EQ profile to explore how to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of ourselves and others. To learn more about...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our friend, Glenna, shares how her faith in God kept her moving forward and holding onto hope after a brain tumor diagnosis and five subsequent surgeries. Glenna’s story is one of strength, courage, and faith. May you receive encouragement for whatever you’re facing as you listen to Glenna share her journey of hope and resilience. About Glenna: Glenna is a 6th-gra...

Send us Fan Mail On April 16, 1978, when Andy was just two years old, his father shot and killed his mother in cold blood. The rest of Andy's life he would struggle with this, but he would eventually come to a place of forgiveness. He now helps others learn to live that same journey. We hope this conversation will help you lay down your objections to forgiveness and find the courage to step f...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve left the toxic environment or relationship. You’ve been doing the work of healing past wounds. You’ve moved forward in so many ways. Then one day you’re face-to-face with the person who caused you so much pain. How do you respond? In this episode, we discuss the power of forgiveness and how it is essential to living a life of joy. Yes, it can be hard, but it is possible to...

Send us Fan Mail This week we journey with Isaac (Genesis 26) into the valley and discover how God uses even the painful times in our lives to do His good work in us. In this episode, we dig deep into what it really takes to unstop the life-giving wells of our souls so we can experience God’s deep joy and gladness and find healing. Use this link to order your copy of Reclaiming Joy . We encourage...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of the Embodied Holiness Podcast! Today begins a three-part series as we explore Susan's book Reclaiming Joy - Living in the Transforming Power of Reconciliation and Forgiveness . In this episode, we look at three things that are sure to prevent joy from flourishing in our lives: fear, assumption-making, and contempt. We encourage you to get the book (see...

Send us Fan Mail Are you one of those who likes to plan and control and know what's coming before it comes your way? In this episode, Susan explores how listening to the guiding voice of the Father is better than knowing what's ahead. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness .   Embodied Holine...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine this: You're 13 years old without a care in the world when one day you find out you need to have major back surgery. In this episode, Claire Christensen shares how a scoliosis diagnosis and surgery affected her and what it taught her about trusting God.  Claire is a senior at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, MS. She is a student leader in the Parkway Heights UMC...

Send us Fan Mail Human beings are defined by their relationships more than anything else, and our relationships say more about who we are than any biographical sketch or social media profile. But the one relationship that defines who we genuinely are is our relationship with God. In this episode, Rev. Julie Collins shares with us her thoughts on how we can build and cultivate a relationship with G...

Send us Fan Mail If you're like me (Susan), you would much rather avoid pain than experience it. But you don't have to spend much time on this planet to realize that pain can't be avoided. Christ, however, teaches us that our top priority shouldn't be to avoid pain. Rather, as we journey through painful circumstances with a renewed perspective, we find the strength that comes f...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Susan shares how one of those days opened her eyes to the deeper work the Spirit was doing within her.  If you've ever had a day where you just finally came apart, listen in. Perhaps the Spirit is doing a greater work in you, too.  Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness .  ...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s face it. No one is immune to shame and brokenness. Many of us have gone through seasons of spiritual isolation due to that shame and brokenness. But what if, instead of barriers, they could be tools for deeper community and connection to God? In today's One Voice episode, Alex Doleac helps us understand how God can use even our shame as a means of spiritual transformati...

Send us Fan Mail "Big girls don't cry!" Maybe you've heard it, maybe you've said it, or maybe you even believe it. In this episode, Lindsey shares how a tearful moment with her daughter taught her a lesson about embracing vulnerability and how to find comfort in the sufficiency of Christ. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the com...

Send us Fan Mail In today's One Voice episode, Susan shares how the Lord spoke a word of encouragement to her from a most unexpected source.  Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness .   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in...

Send us Fan Mail In today's One Voice episode, Lyerly shares what she's learning about busyness, balance, and the one thing worth being concerned about.  Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness .   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. I...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode in our summer series, Embodied Holiness One Voice. In today's episode, Susan shares what an experience in traffic court taught her about how the Lord can turn even the most difficult and undesirable situations into holy and sacramental moments.  Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail If a spontaneous celebration broke out right now, what would you be celebrating? How easy is it for you to play? What do you do for fun?  We discuss all this and more in today's episode, so buckle up! This is a fun one! Questions for Personal or Group Reflection: If a spontaneous celebration broke out right now, what would you be celebrating? What do you do for fun? Have you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with our good friend Kristin McNair about how she has learned to trust God during a season of infertility and how she continues to find hope in this season of waiting. We also explore a terrific book, Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren. Even if infertility is not an issue for you, it may very well be for someone you know and love. Kristin's p...

Send us Fan Mail Today we explore Chapter 12, "Confession and Laughter - Why Lightheartedness is the Truest Kind of Miracle", from Emily P. Freeman's book Simply Tuesday. Listen in as we explore our own reactions to embarrassments and failures, how to nurture a more lighthearted approach to your flaws, and why Encanto is our favorite movie. Questions for Personal or Group Reflection...

Send us Fan Mail Conflict in life and relationships is inevitable, but conflict doesn't have to end in disaster. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Rev. Bruce Case to discuss how followers of Christ can learn to disagree, resolve the conflicts we tend to avoid, and create real change. Bruce is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has served as the lead pastor...

Send us Fan Mail Anyone who's been to Disney World has experienced some pretty amazing hospitality. Disney really gets hospitality. As followers of Christ we are also called to live a life of hospitality — a hospitality even more radical than Disney's. In this episode we'll explore Scripture for evidence of the radical hospitality of Christ and share stories of where we've expe...

Send us Fan Mail Far too many of us suffer from a lack of self-compassion. We often speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to someone else. On today's episode we discuss our own struggles with self-compassion and explore ways we can become more self-compassionate people. Questions for Personal or Group Reflection: How kind are you to yourself?  Bring into your mind the last few state...